In order to better protect children that participate in our programs, SSAA has implemented a mandatory background check policy for all staff and adult volunteers. The information collected by the online registration system along with the actual background check itself, will be handled confidentially by an outside vendor that specializes in background checks. Results are reported to the Board’s Officers for confidential review. When required, the Board's Officers will contact a volunteer that has “failed” the screening and either suspend or remove him/her from coaching. Volunteers that “fail” the screening are notified of the appeal process.
Each individual desiring to become a volunteer with SSAA will be subject to a background check and may be asked to submit a Volunteer Application. If applying for a head coaching position, the prospective candidate may be requested to submit a resume for the respective position.
SSAA has implemented a “layered” protection policy with respect to our young athletes. In addition to the mandatory background checks for all volunteers, each volunteer may be required to attend Child Sexual Abuse awareness training. SSAA also follows a “two-person” rule, meaning that no child shall be out of visual line of sight of at least two volunteers at all times.
If you have a dispute against another individual or have witnessed inappropriate conduct at an SSAA practice, game or event, please complete and send a Grievance Form to the SSAA Board.
Grievance Policy FormSSAA will attempt to honor mutually submitted carpool requests made during the registration process for all sports. Requests filled after the registration process may not be processed. SSAA strives to make the skill levels of all teams as equal as possible and in certain circumstances we will have to deny carpool requests to maintain this balance.
